Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been told to work intimately with county governments to help advance the tourism industry in the North Rift.
Speaking on Tuesday at the Boma Inn in Eldoret during a meeting with the industry's stakeholders, Mandago further affirmed North Rift Economic bloc's commitment to improving infrastructure in the area in an aim to improve the tourism sector in the region.
"Agencies in the tourism sector like the Ministry of Tourism should give slots to the county representations and other stakeholders so that their interest can also be considered," he said.
His Elgeyo Marakwet counterpart Alex Tolgos reiterated Mandago's sentiments, outlining the importance of county governments partnering with the national government in boosting the sector.